Cem Yılmaz's "38 years" joke drew reactions, and Irem Derici's support was not delayed.

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02.01.2026 12:12

Famous comedian Cem Yılmaz's remarks during his CMXXIV show, which aired on a digital platform on New Year's Eve, sparked controversy. Yılmaz's words, "I'm dating someone who is 38 years old, they say 'he found a young one.' 38, man, about to die!" drew significant backlash, while İrem Derici supported him by saying, "I'm 38, I'm as fit as a rock. I never took offense while watching because this is called humor."

Cem Yılmaz's "CMXXIV" show became a trending topic on social media the moment it was released on Netflix. While a joke he made about women drew reactions from some viewers, the discussion was further fueled by singer İrem Derici's supportive post.

SOME JOKES SPARKED CONTROVERSY

Cem Yılmaz, who returned to the stage after a long break with "CMXXIV," had his highly anticipated new show premiere on Netflix on the night of December 31, 2025. Following its release, some jokes in the show became a topic of discussion on social media.

"I'M DATING SOMEONE WHO'S 38"

Yılmaz's remarks, particularly about women, "I'm dating someone who's 38, they say 'he found a young one.' It's 38, man, about to die!" were criticized by some users. As the reactions quickly grew, the topic resonated widely on social media.

IREM DERİCİ'S SUPPORT CAME QUICKLY

After the controversy, İrem Derici showed her support for Cem Yılmaz. In a post on her social media account, she emphasized that she is 38 years old, stating, "I'm 38, I'm as fit as a fiddle. I'm more energetic than ever and I know what I want from life. I was never offended while watching because this is called humor."

The famous singer also expressed her reaction with the words, "Go watch Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and see for yourself," and concluded her post by saying, "Cem Yılmaz has no equivalent."

Cem Yılmaz's '38 years' joke drew reactions, İrem Derici's support came quickly

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